| A | B |
|---|
| Nuclear Fusion | nuclei of small atoms combine to form a different atom with the release of energy. |
| Radiative Zone | surrounds the core where energy moves outward from atom to atom to form electromagnetic waves or radiation. |
| Convective zone | surrounds the radiative zone area where energy is carried upward by movement of gases as hot gases rises and cool gases sinks. |
| Photosphere | visible surface of the sun. |
| Chromosphere | lies above the photosphere reddish in color due to hydrogen. |
| Corona | outermost layer of the atmosphere. |
| Core | center of the sun where nuclear fusion occurs fusion of hydrogen into helium 15 million degrees Celsius hottest area. |
| Prominence | a loop of cooled gas that extends above the photosphere flow along magnetic curved lines from of one polarity to opposite polarity. |
| Solar flare | an explosive release of energy. |
| Aurora | interaction when solar wind reaches Earth's magnetosphere produced bands of colored lights. |
| Solar Wind | electorally charged particles thrown off from the sun that travels outward in space. |
| Coronal mass ejection | gas from the corona that is very violently ejected or thrown into space. |
| E=mc2 | law of relativity |
| E | equals energy |
| m | equals mass or amount of matter used |
| c | equals the speed of light |
| convection | hot gas rise and cooler gas sinks |
